PORT KEMBLA STEELWORKS WASTE GAS CLEANING PLANT STACK FIRE

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Around 5:30pm yesterday afternoon there was a fire at the Waste Gas Cleaning Plant stack located in the Sinter Plant at the Port Kembla Steelworks. Emergency services responded quickly and controlled the fire.

All employees and contractors are safe and there were no injuries.

The fibreglass stack eventually collapsed from the fire. Due to the separate location of the Waste Gas Cleaning Plant, there was no damage to surrounding parts of the plant.

The plant continues to produce iron and steel.

The Company is currently assessing any operational implications and will provide an update in 24 hours.